Chit Chat

A bit about After School Clubs

Sewing Club

This term, Georgie is going to two different after school clubs each week. Each one lasts until 4:30 which gives me an extra hour and a half to chill out with my youngest rascal, and Georgie gets to have fun with her friends and learn new skills. I think they are great. Georgie loves them! …

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How do you choose a Primary School?

first day at school

Last week I submitted Lydia’s Reception place application, for the September 2017 intake. I can’t quite believe it has come around so fast! Lydia will be four in February, which also seems to be slightly surreal. This year our decision was easy and I would be astounded if she doesn’t get a place at our …

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We’re going to BRICKLIVE!

We have been offered press passes to attend BRICKLIVE this year. I am SO excited, and I am going to win major mummy points with my two little LEGO addicts, not to mention the big one I like to call my husband. BRICKLIVE is the UK’s largest LEGO exhibition and is on from Thursday 27th to …

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I’m going to Blog On MSI

Me & James

I’m off to Blog On MSI in just under two weeks and I’m currently a mixture of extremely anxious and excited. I’m actually speaking this time and I can’t quite believe I’ve agreed to do not just one, but two, sessions! My sessions are WordPress (How to give your WP blog an MOT) and Media Pack & …

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Blog On MSI Ice Breaker Linky

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it here on the blog or not yet, but I will be at Blog On MSI later this month – and speaking at it! I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty nervous. I find blog conferences really enjoyable, but they can be a little scary for those of us …

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Our Cornish family holiday

On the beach

As my parents live in Cornwall, we try to spend a week there every summer – usually for our main summer holiday. The girls adore spending time with their Grandparents, and it’s always really enjoyable for all of us. We spent half the time we were there just chilling out and enjoying family time, and …

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To my Daughters’ imaginary friends

Georgie & Lydia

Thank you. Abby, who has stuck with us for years now; a loyal friend, always there when Georgie needs you. Junior, a relatively recent addition to our extended family, giving Lydia a friend of her own. Abby’s little brother, we have been informed. Always here when our girls need playmates, conjured up by active imaginations …

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Nearly over, already

Sports Day

Reception year, Georgie’s first year at school, is nearly at an end. All the end of year happenings are happening; the P.E. kit and forest school bags came home today, the last school disco of the year has been boogied at, her after school clubs have finished this week, and her first sports day has …

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Love is Love, and it’s no Big Deal

Love is love

Now, before anyone gets angry about that title, of course it’s a big deal whenever progress is made towards any kind of equality or understanding, or when events like the Orlando shootings occur. But, in this household, right now, it’s all just no big deal. As a family, we know same sex couples, inter-racial couples, …

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